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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Older Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX230 HS
Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S1000pj, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was revealed 11 months later than the S1000pj and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX210 IS grades versus the S1000pj with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Nikon S1000pj

 SX210 IS S1000pj 
RevealedJune 2010August 2009More recent by 11 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Canon SX210 IS

 S1000pj SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon S1000pj

 SX210 IS S1000pj 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS has external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Nikon S1000pj has measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX210 IS against the S1000pj.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and S1000pj is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and S1000pj.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX210 IS to give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher SX210 IS provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography info
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
Street photography with Nikon S1000pj
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX210 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S1000pj
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long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX210 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S1000pj
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lighter than competition (220 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S1000pj
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Nikon S1000pj
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISNikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 grams (0.49 lbs) 175 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-5L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $226 $289